Agenda Profile: Marko Mihkelson
First reading of the Draft Act on Amending the Foreign Relations Act and Consequently Amending Other Acts (385 SE)
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the processing and conclusion of the first reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Foreign Relations Act (385 SE). Their focus is on procedural efficiency and streamlining the handling of international agreements. The stance is purely policy- and procedure-based, emphasizing the smooth advancement of lawmaking.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the procedures of the Foreign Affairs Committee and the handling of international agreements. He/She uses statistical data (e.g., the number of agreements ratified last year, approved by the government, and currently under consideration) to illustrate the workload of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The analysis focuses on the practical and legal implications of the draft bill.
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Rhetorical Style
The discourse is formal, procedural, and informative, characteristic of the style of a commission rapporteur. The emphasis is placed on logical and factual reporting, detailing meetings, decisions, and the data presented. Emotional or rhetorical appeals are absent; the style remains neutral and objective.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active legislator, serving as the rapporteur for the Foreign Affairs Committee and participating in committee sessions (April 8 and 15). His activity patterns also include foreign missions, which necessitated changes to the Riigikogu agenda. He is the principal procedural proponent regarding this draft bill.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker describes the collaboration with members of the Foreign Affairs Committee, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Margus Tsahkna). This cooperation focuses on sharing information and ensuring the smooth handling of the draft legislation, highlighting the openness to input from ministry experts.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation and international relations, especially the processing of foreign treaties. There is no regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is the deliberation of the draft bill (385 SE) amending the Foreign Relations Act and related legislation. The speaker is a supporter and procedural leader of the bill, who proposed concluding the first reading. The focus is on amendments concerning the procedure for handling international agreements.
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